There are so many online organizations formed today that it is so easy to join. Maybe you joined because it looks good on a resume or listed under skills on Linked but is that all there is. Maybe you joined because you can’t make it to meetings. The Internet lets you check in at any time to see what is shared on the organization page.
All of the reasons you list involve the time issue. Sure joining online groups are mostly free of fees. They are free except the price of your time.
After a while, you find the online organization page has very little participation by its members. Why is that? The time issue shows its head again. Busy folks find it hard to spend time posting. Without online discussions, the page becomes boring. You want to be able to connect, share and learn so you look for another organization to join.
Unfortunately, the free membership status disappears and monthly fees are being required. To add to the cost is the price of your time. The cycle of technology keeps changing and soon you are sucked into a lot of time on the Internet.
Evaluate the value of the membership benefits of any organization. Does the group satisfy any of your needs whether it is business or personal? Do you have enough time to participate? Can you afford the added expenses to your budget? Is it better to find websites written by like-minded people to learn and grow?
Before you get sucked up on spending money and time on the Internet take the time to research and find the organization that best suits you.
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